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A bowl of salad containing sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion with a light dressing.

Avocado Summer Salad Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
This avocado salad is a vibrant, flavorful summer salad you can enjoy year-round. Loaded with creamy avocados, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a simple homemade dressing, it's everything you want in a perfect salad. Make it in 10 minutes, pop it in the fridge while your main dish cooks, and you’ll have a refreshing side ready in no time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 medium avocados diced
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium English cucumber
  • ½ medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add avocado, cherry tomatoes, and onion to a large bowl.
  • Cut the cucumber in quarters lengthwise and dice. Then, add to the bowl.
  • Pour in lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • To keep avocados at their best, prep and combine them close to serving time.
  • Use a large spoon or your hands to mix the salad carefully - this keeps the avocados from breaking down.
  • Every batch of veggies is different - always taste before serving and tweak salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  • Prep all the veggies in advance and store separately, then cut and mix the avocado just before serving.
Serve: Serve summer salad alongside protein mains or scoop into tacos and grain bowls.
Store: To make ahead, chop all the veggies except the avocado and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. When you're ready to serve, add freshly diced avocado and a squeeze of lemon juice. Leftovers should be eaten within a day.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 8gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 335mgPotassium: 1808mgFiber: 18gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1574IUVitamin C: 107mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 4mg
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